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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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